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Scientific Ethics

Please Commit More Blatant Academic Fraud

A critical analysis of academic fraud in AI research argues that explicit fraud could paradoxically improve scientific standards by forcing greater scrutiny and skepticism. The author suggests that prevalent subtle fraud has become normalized in academia, leading to widespread publication of papers without scientific merit. The piece advocates for intentional academic misconduct as a way to expose and ultimately reform the field's compromised research practices.

Among world’s top researchers 10% publish at unrealistic levels, analysis finds

Research reveals that about 10% of top global scientists are producing unusually high numbers of publications and gaining new co-authors at implausible rates. Analysis of Nobel laureates shows publication rates typically peak at 20 papers yearly and 35 new co-authors annually, suggesting current excessive rates may indicate 'paper pumping' and questionable practices.